Compliance relief for Singaporean businesses Singapore’s tax authority has released new guidelines that will make life easier for Singaporean taxpayers, as they can now rely on indicative margins on their related-party loans below SGD 15... By Lena Angvik January 26 2017
Will Trump blow up BEPS? President Trump enjoys making statements about big league tax reforms that will ensure “the rich pay their fair share”, but seems to choke up when it comes to his own... By Lena Angvik January 24 2017
New North American TP leader at Duff & Phelps Duff & Phelps has promoted one of its managing directors, Jill Weise, to transfer pricing group practice leader for North America. By Lena Angvik January 20 2017
Microsoft among MNEs facing greater scrutiny in New Zealand Microsoft’s New Zealand unit is one of several companies that will be subjected to a transfer pricing audit as the tax authority ramps up its scrutiny of the technology sector. By Lena Angvik January 19 2017
Ukraine bucks the BEPS trend on TP rules Ukraine’s new TP rules do not fully conform to international trends, but they will come as a relief to taxpayers. By Lena Angvik January 12 2017
Luxembourg levels the playing field for intra-group activities Luxembourg’s new transfer pricing (TP) circular clarifies the transfer pricing matters arising in connection with intra-group financing activities for all entities in the country. By Lena Angvik January 10 2017
Vorwerk Group hires new TP manager Carsten Bonnerup has joined Germany-based corporate group Vorwerk Group as a senior transfer pricing (TP) manager. By Lena Angvik January 10 2017
Garrigues Consultores Tributários joins Taxand Garrigues Consultores Tributários has joined Taxand as the organisation’s member firm in Brazil. By Lena Angvik January 10 2017
Tax treaty trouble expected from OECD’s Multilateral Instrument The OECD claims its Multilateral Instrument will help countries swiftly implement measures from the BEPS Project, but tax experts warn that challenges in deciphering double tax agreements will arise. By Lena Angvik January 03 2017
Grant Thornton UK adds VAT specialist to its partnership Grant Thornton is strengthening its UK tax department with the addition of new partner Vincent McCullagh. By Lena Angvik December 21 2016